The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has condemned the continued suspension of electoral activities by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) without consulting key electoral stakeholders. This follows the indefinite suspension of all electoral processes by ZEC on 25 May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has called on the Government to conduct specialised human rights trainings for members of the uniformed forces to equip them with information and skills on how to safeguard human rights during the discharge of their duties. In a report monitoring
The fundamental principle is that electoral boundaries must as far as possible create equally-represented constituencies with shared community interests.
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has urged the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to convene an all stakeholders meeting to jointly review the July 30 harmonized elections amid indications that confidence in the electoral management body significantly declined due to perceptions of manipulating results in favor
In what is likely to weaken MDC Alliance Presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa’s case against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), the Zimbabwe Elections Support Network (ZESN) has released its Presidential election estimated ranges which appear to confirm the figures announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission yesterday. According
Opening of Polling Stations At the sampled polling stations, observers reported that 97% opened on time. ZESN observers have reported long queues in both rural and urban polling stations. Polling Officials 25% of sampled polling stations had eight (8) polling officials, 23% had nine (9) election officials, and 30%
Local civil society groups have strongly condemned the bomb explosion at the Zanu PF Bulawayo rally that left 49 people injured saying the incidents dents country efforts to restore political legitimacy and set the country on an economic recovery path. In a statement released today, the
1 February 2018 – The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) notes the appointment of Justice Priscilla Chigumba as the new Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). ZESN calls upon the newly appointed Chairperson to spearhead the requisite legislative and administrative reforms to ensure that the 2018
Leading poll watchdog, Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has raised red flag over rampant violation of voter registration rules by political parties believed to be dishing out pre-signed affidavit forms to their members. In an interview with 263Chat on Thursday, ZESN Chairperson, Andrew Makoni said his
Zimbabwe has introduced a new voter registration system. This is an electronic system called the Biometric Voter's Roll (BVR). If you had voted before, you need to register afresh as the old manual Voter Register has been shredded and is now history. By Andrew Makoni To enable
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